Arabs have owned horses since the time immemorial. They have known to have a special connection with the
equine animals. Their beauty has inspired Arabs to write poetry in reams and their speed have helped Arabs win
wars. Of course these wondrous animals were also part of the Arab way of life and helped Arabs truly cross the
desert. Here is a list of some of UAE's top owners who have embraced their heritage and love their horses like
family:
1) HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum founded Godolphin as an expression of his lifelong passion for horses and racing. Sheikh Mohammed's passion for horses grew into a major investment in bloodstock and has resulted in the growth of the world's largest and most global racing team, Godolphin, as well as the successful stallion operation,Darley.
Today some of Godolphin's horses winter in Dubai, to prepare for the Dubai World Cup Carnival, while Godolphin contests races on four continents and has won 261 Group/Grade One races in 14 countries worldwide.His likely starters in the Dubai World Cup 2018 race meeting include: Leshlaa, Red Galileo, Gold Star, Rare Rhythm, Natural Scenery, Blair House, Benbatl, Thunder Snow, Cloth Of Stars, Blue Point, Jungle Cat, Baccarat, Gold Town,Promising Run.
2) HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
purchased Shadwell Estate in 1984. Based in Norfolk, it is now the UK base for one of the best regarded bloodstockoperations in the world which includes six separate studs.Over 350 Thoroughbred horses have been runningsuccessfully in the nominated colours of HH SheikhHamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum since 1980.Also Shadwell owned Arabian stallions have wonnumerous Group One races all over the world. Theirprogeny likewise have been successful across the globewith wins in the USA, Sweden and Russia as well as theUK, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Shadwell currentlystands 8 Arabian stallions in the UK, Europe and USA.The Dubai Arabian Horse Championship is held under hispatronage.His likely starters in the DubaiWorld Cup 2018 racemeeting include: Janoobi and Muarrab.
3) HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum is a horse rider, plays a major role in theGodolphin stables and he is also a member of the Royal
Ascot.Sheikh Hamdan took individual gold at the Alltech FEIWorld Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy (FRA), teamgold in 2012 and individual bronze in 2010, and he led ateam of five UAE riders at Championships in SamorínHis likely starters in the Dubai World Cup 2018 racemeeting include: Rembrandt Van Rijn, Earnshaw, Heavy Metal and Yalta
4) HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is thePresident of the UAE and owner of Al Asayl Racing
which has grown considerably under the initiatives startedby HE Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan since itsbeginnings over a decade and a half ago.His likely starters in the Dubai World Cup 2018 race
meeting include: Mawahib and Darius Du Paon.
5) HH Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
quite a few top racehorses including Lammtara of the Godolphin Stables. In 2011, he won gold in the ISSF
World Cup Finals in Al Ain, UAE. He also won gold in the 2011 Pan-Arab Games in Doha, Qatar.
His likely starters in the Dubai World Cup 2018 race meeting include: Elhaame, Winter Lightning, Best
Solution, Hawkbill and Frontiersman.
6) HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum hasbeen involved in the racing industry since his youth. HH Sheikh Ahmed owns the Jebel Racecourse and Stables. Following specifications laid down by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dhruba Selvaratnam, the track and grandstand were constructed in 1990. His horse won the 1999 running of the Dubai Golden Shaheen in his
native Dubai. His racehorse Ameerat won the 2001 1000 Guineas and Mtoto captured the 1987 and 1988 runnings of the Eclipse Stakes and Prince of Wales's Stakes plus the 1988 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. His horses have also won several Group One races in Ireland, France, Germany and Italy including the Irish St. Leger, Prix de la Salamandre, Grosser Preis von Baden and the Derby
Italiano. His starterMorawij in claimed third place in the Group One Dubai Golden Shaheen on the 2017 Dubai World Cup card.
7) Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum is the head of the Dubai Land Department and owns several
thoroughbred racehorses, including the 2007 UAE triple crown winner Asiatic Boy.
His likely starters in the Dubai World Cup 2018 race meeting include: Al Sahem, Noah From Goa and Mubtaahij.
8) HH Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum owns racehorses that compete in the UK and Europe. HH Sheikh
Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum is also an Emirati athlete and competes in Endurance.
His likely starters in the Dubai World Cup 2018 race meeting include: Treasury Notes